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via Daily Press Part of the fun of vacationing in different parts of the country involves sampling the local cuisine. She-crab soup is so loved in Coastal Virginia that an annual event has been devoted to it – the East Coast She Crab Soup Classic. Foodies are eagerly awaiting this year’s gala on April 13, when restaurants will compete for People’s Choice Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards. The dish is a delectably rich bisque made of Atlantic blue crab meat, crab stock and cream. It’s flavored with shallots, mace and a little dry sherry. You simply must try it! Ticket prices range from $20 to $30. Hours are from Noon to 3:30 p.m. The location is the 24th Street Stage / Park at 2400 Atlantic Avenue. Something in the Water April 26 through 28 are the dates for Something in the Water, a three-day music festival that will feature an array of bands and solo performers. It will also include screenings of the soon-to-be-released Netflix movie The Burial of Kojo, as well as a

via Virginia Country Music Association One of the pleasures of spring is enjoying outdoor entertainment in the mild evening air under the stars. The Farmers’ Market Friday night Hoedowns will start April 5 and continue through October. Bring your lawn chair and relax while listening to a concert by Dallas Band. You may also dance with your sweetheart. An ice cream treat from one of the market’s vendors will be the perfect snack. Admission is free. Hours are from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The address is 3640 Dam Neck Road. Mermaid Mondays The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center is a popular local attraction throughout the year, but a favorite time to visit is on Mermaid Mondays, a weekly event in April. It will feature visits with real mermaids, as well as a mermaid puppet show and a mermaid story time. Live music and photo opportunities will be a part of the gala. What a fun outing for families with young children! Tickets are $23 for aquarium members and $33 for non

via Fairs and Festivals The arrival of milder weather makes it enjoyable to get out and about, attending events like the Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market on March 22 to 24. It will feature more than 150 artisans and artists from across the country, offering candles, photography, handcrafted jewelry, woven baskets, toys, specialty foods and fine art. In addition, exhibitors will introduce new lines of home accessories such as outdoor furniture, wind chimes, welcome wreaths, garden statuary and birdhouses. The event is a good opportunity to meet handcrafters and shop for unique items. Admission is $7 for anyone over 12. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location is the Convention Center at 1000 19 th Street. Artisan Festival and Gathering of the Guilds A similar event, the Artisan Festival and Gathering of the Guilds, will be held on April 6. It presents another chance to shop for handcrafted items and learn about the skills used to create them. The gala will includ

via escaperoomvirginiabeach.com Are you looking for something fun, interesting and different to do? Look no further than the Escape Room. It offers an interactive group experience of working with family members or friends as a team. You’ll have 60 minutes to search for clues to solve a complex puzzle. Once you locate a certain item in the room, you may escape. Talk about a hoot! When you book the experience, you may choose from an array of scenarios that vary in difficulty. Examples include endeavors such as catching a traveling crook, robbing the town saloon, or retrieving a priceless piece of stolen art from a con artist. The address is 408 Investors Place, Suite 107. Rooster’s Café and Grill If you ask residents of the city for recommendations for a restaurant offering cheap eats, you’ll likely get many different opinions. But if you like Greek food, head to Rooster’s Café and Grill. While the eatery is a little off the beaten path, it’s worth the trip to get gyros,